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2. Early childhood caries - Wikipedia

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   Early childhood caries (ECC), formerly known as nursing bottle caries, baby bottle tooth decay, night bottle mouth and night bottle caries, is a disease that affects teeth in children aged between birth and 71 months. [1][2] ECC is characterized by the presence of 1 or more decayed (non cavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries ...

3. Dental sealant - Wikipedia

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   Back teeth showing fissure system. Dental caries is an upset of the balance between loss and gain of minerals from a tooth surface. [3] The loss of minerals from the teeth occurs from the bacteria within the mouth, fermenting foods and producing acids, whereas the tooth gains minerals from our saliva and fluoride that is present within the mouth. [3]

4. Fluoride varnish - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride varnish. Tube of Colgate Duraphat fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that is applied to the tooth 's surface by a dentist, dental hygienist or other dental professional, as a type of topical fluoride therapy. [1] It is not a permanent varnish but due to its adherent nature it is able to stay in ...

5. Pediatric crowns - Wikipedia

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   Pediatric zirconia ceramic crowns are made of zirconium oxide stabilized with yttrium oxide. These are highly durable and are used for restoring both primary anterior and posterior teeth. [7] They have been in use for children since 2010. [8][9] Zirconia crowns are indicated for patients exhibiting bruxism, with a nickel-chromium allergy, or ...

6. Tooth decay - Wikipedia

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   Children at 6–12 months are at increased risk of developing dental caries. For other children aged 12–18 months, dental caries develop on primary teeth and approximately twice yearly for permanent teeth. [99] A range of studies have reported that there is a correlation between caries in primary teeth and caries in permanent teeth. [100] [101]

7. Remineralisation of teeth - Wikipedia

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   Remineralization is a natural process and does not have to involve fluoride. Tooth remineralization is the natural repair process for non-cavitated tooth lesions, [1][2] in which calcium, phosphate and sometimes fluoride ions are deposited into crystal voids in demineralised enamel. Remineralization can contribute towards restoring strength and ...